Search for dissertations about: "Heavy goods vehicle"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words Heavy goods vehicle.
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21. Essays on Transport Economics
Abstract : Essay 1: The wear and tear of an extra vehicle that uses a road results in advancementof future repavements. This increases the present value cost of these repavements, which is interpreted as the marginal cost. READ MORE
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22. Designing auditory warning signals to improve the safety of commercial vehicles
Abstract : Based on four studies, this thesis aims to explore how to design auditory warning signals that can facilitate safer driving by operators of heavy goods vehicles. The first three studies focus on the relationships between certain characteristics of auditory warnings and various indicators of traffic safety. READ MORE
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23. A study of the track degradation process related to changes in railway traffic
Abstract : This licentiate thesis presents the results of a research project concerning railroad maintenance. After acquiring the state-of-the-art knowledge in relevant areas a prediction model for railroad track degradation has been developed. The model is named DeCoTrack (Degradation Cost Of Track). READ MORE
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24. Holistic approach in engineering design - controlling risks from accidental hazards in bridge design
Abstract : Engineering design, in concise terms, is what engineers do using what they know. It is the underlying decision making activity that determines what is to be built and how it should be built. An ever present requirement in engineering design is that the structure should be safe. READ MORE
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25. Data-driven lead-acid battery lifetime prognostics
Abstract : To efficiently transport goods by heavy-duty trucks, it is important that vehicles have a high degree of availability and in particular avoid becoming standing by the road unable to continue the transport mission. An unplanned stop by the road does not only cost due to the delay in delivery, but can also lead to a damaged cargo. READ MORE